Latest News About Whitecourt Fire

Updated 2026-05-12 05:04

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Whitecourt Regional Landfill Reopened

UPDATE AS OF JULY 14, 2025: The Whitecourt Regional Landfill has reopened to the public. The Whitecourt Regional Landfill, located 17km east of Whitecourt on Highway 43, is currently closed due to a fire. Fire crews are on site and the fire is contained. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. The Landfill will remain closed throughout the weekend and an update will be posted on Monday, July 14. Until the Landfill reopens, commercial and industrial customers are asked to use other area...

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Whitecourt Forest Area - May 10, 2026 | Alberta.ca

WWF015 was detected May 10 and is currently burning out of control 22 km northeast of Whitecourt, east of Blue Ridge Haul Road near the 2100 Road. It is estimated to be 2.5 ha in size. Firefighters are assisted by airtankers, helicopters and heavy equipment. A night vision equipped helicopter will be working alongside heavy equipment overnight to contain the spread of the wildfire. Residents may see or smell smoke from this wildfire due to northeast winds. If you have smoke related health...

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WHITECOURT RCMP INVESTIGATE TWO SUSPECTED ARSON ...

Thursday Apr. 17, 2025. Parkland RCMP are con- cerned for Benjamin’s well-being and would Continued on Page 3 Submitted by Town of White- court Whitecourt has issued a FIRE RESTRICTION. This is due to the forecasted hot and dry weather

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